Project Monitor Specialist, DOE

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee designated EECBG projects to guarantee that project scope, schedule, budget, milestones, and performance targets are clearly defined and upheld.

• Conduct technical assessments of recipient activities, pinpoint implementation challenges and corrective measures, and suggest improvements to project specifications and execution strategies.

• Monitor recipient advancement towards approved milestones, energy savings goals, emissions reduction targets, resilience objectives, and other program performance indicators.

• Evaluate recipient reports, deliverables, implementation plans, and supporting documentation for completeness, quality, and alignment with approved scopes of work.

• Act as a primary liaison for assigned recipients, offering prompt support and guidance related to implementation, reporting, compliance, and program requirements.

• Collaborate with recipients, DOE personnel, technical assistance providers, contractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate successful project execution and timely issue resolution.

• Assist in financial monitoring tasks, including tracking obligations, expenditures, cost-sharing, and project budgets in accordance with approved award requirements.

• Prepare and maintain financial assistance documentation and program records in compliance with DOE policies, federal regulations, and EECBG program guidelines.

• Create technical memoranda, briefing materials, presentations, talking points, guidance documents, reports, and other client-ready materials that support program implementation and decision-making.

• Collect, analyze, and synthesize programmatic, financial, and performance data to aid reporting, portfolio management, strategic planning, and ongoing program enhancement.

• Assist in identifying and sharing best practices, lessons learned, innovative strategies, and success stories throughout the EECBG portfolio.

• Facilitate recipient engagement activities, including meetings, workshops, webinars, training sessions, conferences, and technical assistance events.

• Coordinate across various assignments and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, timely project delivery.

• Maintain accurate and timely information in DOE systems and databases, and assist with audits, reviews, evaluations, and data requests as needed.

• Foster a collaborative team environment by supporting project leadership, sharing knowledge, and contributing to the advancement of program objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, sustainability, public policy, public administration, business administration, energy management, or a related field.

• Four (4) years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• At least four (4) years of pertinent professional experience.

• PMP Certification.

• Experience supporting DOE, specifically SCEP programs.

• Knowledge of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.

• Experience in federally funded energy projects.

• Background in project management activities involving coordination among clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and technical teams.

• Experience assessing project performance metrics, including energy savings.

• Familiarity with DOE systems and federal grants management processes.

• Experience in a consulting or professional services setting supporting government clients.

• Background in supporting federal, state, local, Tribal, or utility-funded energy, sustainability, environmental, infrastructure, or community development programs.

• Experience with financial assistance documentation, program administration, or financial tracking systems.

• Experience reviewing technical reports, project documentation, deliverables, or performance data.

• Experience creating technical reports, presentations, briefing materials, or other professional communication products.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including experience compiling and evaluating both quantitative and qualitative data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a client-service environment.

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible working hours.

• Professional development opportunities.